Stories for Jan. 19, 2012

Mariners could add new Hall of Fame wing: dubious achievement

Thu, Jan 19, 3:45 p.m.

Sure, Randy and Dan merit recognition for bringing a few bright spots. But what about those players who made M's larger history what it is with inept management, high ERAs while 'earning' $8 million, and the addition of the art of puffing to the tools utilized by third basemen?

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Groundwater mismanagement lets giant feedlots drink their fill

Thu, Jan 19, noon

By Cally Carswell

A loophole in Washington's groundwater laws means large-scale cattle operations like Eastern Washington's Easterday Ranches can deplete as much groundwater as they want -- no permit necessary.

Midday Scan: Mighty McGinn the Snow Fighter; and LA calls us 'wimps'; and Olympia looks at capital gains tax

Thu, Jan 19, 11 a.m.

By Pete Jackson

The McGinn administration gets focused on the snow response. The LA Times thinks it has found the capital of snow wimps. In Olympia, a new proposal would tax capital gains to help with state budget.

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Not your grandpa’s warlord: 'Attila' at Seattle Opera

Thu, Jan 19, 2 a.m.

By Thomas May

Strong musical values and principal performances offset the company's unpersuasive modernization of 'Attila's' political struggles.

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First skirmish erupts in finding a new Seattle schools chief

Thu, Jan 19, 2 a.m.

By David Brewster

The School Board feels its way with its more independent-minded members, hoping to present a more solid picture to candidates for the hot seat. The argument over board protocol seems arcane, but much is riding on it.